Assistant Media Planner & Buyer | Podcast & Paid Social Camp Gravy | Los Angeles, CA, Part-time - likely to grow into a full-time role Camp Gravy is looking for an organized, proactive Assistant Media Planner & Buyer with 1+ years of relevant experience to support advertising campaigns, with an emphasis on podcast ad buying and hands on paid social campaign management . You'll work directly with the founder to research advertising opportunities, coordinate podcast placements, manage campaigns in social media advertising platforms, and track results. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys both relationship-driven media buying and data-driven campaign optimization. The position will start part-time and is likely to grow into a full-time role as the business and your responsibilities expand. Los Angeles based candidates preferred. What You'll Do Podcast Media Planning & Buying Research podcasts, hosts, networks, and audiences to identify opportunities aligned with client goals. Request proposals, evaluate inventory, compare CPMs, and assist with negotiating rates and added value. Help plan and purchase host-read ads, baked-in placements, dynamically inserted ads, and podcast sponsorships. Coordinate insertion orders, talking points, promo codes, tracking links, creative approvals, and launch schedules. Verify ad placements, monitor delivery, and follow up with partners on reporting and makegoods. Maintain podcast buying trackers, partner contacts, budgets, and campaign calendars. Paid Social Campaign Management Assist with building, launching, and managing campaigns in Meta Ads Manager , with opportunities to work across TikTok Ads Manager and other platforms. Set up campaign objectives, audiences, budgets, placements, and ad creative. Monitor spending, pacing, and performance; recommend and implement approved optimizations. Coordinate creative assets and copy, and help run tests across audiences, messaging, and formats. Support tracking setup and quality checks, including UTMs, pixels, and conversion events. Track metrics such as CPM, CTR, CPC, CPL, CPA, and ROAS, and translate results into actionable recommendations. Reporting & Coordination Keep media plans, campaign trackers, and reports accurate and up to date. Compile results across podcast and paid social campaigns into clear client updates. Communicate with media partners and internal collaborators to keep deliverables on schedule. Flag issues early and help improve planning, buying, and reporting processes. What We're Looking For 1+ years of experience in media buying, media planning, paid social, or campaign management. Relevant internship experience may count. Hands-on familiarity with Meta Ads Manager , including campaign setup, reporting, and basic optimization. An understanding of podcast advertising and an interest in developing podcast buying and negotiation skills. Up to date on pop culture, current events, and internet culture , with a pulse on trending creators, podcasts, memes, social conversation, and an instinct for what's relevant to a brand's audience. Comfort working with budgets, spreadsheets, and campaign performance metrics. Strong attention to detail, follow through, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets. Clear written and verbal communication skills. A willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and learn new platforms. Can think creatively and analytically. Is a self starter and isn't scared to take initiative. Nice to Have Direct experience buying podcast ads or coordinating with podcast networks and sales representatives. Experience with TikTok Ads Manager, Google Ads, or YouTube advertising. Familiarity with direct response campaigns, attribution, and conversion tracking. Experience coordinating host read scripts, creator partnerships, or sponsored content. An agency, publisher, or media company background. Why Camp Gravy Work directly with the founder and receive hands on guidance. Build expertise as a marketing ninja. Contribute to campaign strategy, execution, and measurable client results. Take on more responsibility as your skills develop, with an anticipated path to full-time employment as the business grows. Fun events, activations, and outings.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90067